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November 23, 2011
By poparteeb2 GOLD, Setauket, New York
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“Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have.”

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Chubby fingers strum
Strings of her mandolin
Hardship belies strength.

© Roxana R., Tustin, CA

The author's comments:
This was at first inspired by a picture I saw, of a young girl with the most amazing green eyes in Afghanistan. She held a mandolin in her hands; I believe that anywhere, talent can be found, even in deepest oppression.
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poparteeb2 GOLD said...
on Dec. 29 2011 at 7:28 pm
poparteeb2 GOLD, Setauket, New York
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“Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have.”

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Thanks queer_fish! :)
queer_fish SILVER said...
on Dec. 29 2011 at 7:07 pm
queer_fish SILVER, San Antonio, Texas
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Whoa. Powerful poem, which is especially impressive given this is a haiku. I particularly like the imagery and the last line. Keep writing! Please rate / comment on my work. :)